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Design, Green, Innovation, Environmental sustainability

Rome Future Week, the official event in our new headquarters

26 September 20240

At Rome Future Week, OGB STUDIO is among the organizers

During the Rome Future Week, we were among the organizers of an event that saw great participation and enthusiasm.

To make the event interactive and engaging, we created two hands-on experiences:

The first, Your Carbon Footprint, invited participants to give a value to their impact in three different areas, subsequently showing how much our daily life produces in terms of CO2.
The second interaction asked participants to assign priorities, in the different intended uses (home, office, school, shopping centers, hospitals, etc.) to fundamental parameters such as natural light, thermal comfort, air quality, inclusion, aspects related to sustainability.

The event was intended to be a starting point for reflection on how sustainable practices not only improve the environment, but also create economic and social value. Sustainability, in fact, is not limited to protecting the planet, but also promotes inclusion and well-being within organizations.

more info: https://romefutureweek.it/event/green-buildings-corporate-sustainability/?_gl=1*18h3vay*_up*MQ..*_ga*NjcwMTkyNTg5LjE3MjczNDQ1ODg.*_ga_Q22FXB0X91*MTcyNzM0NDU4NS4xLjEuMTcyNzM0NDYzNS4wLjAuMA.

Consulting, Green, Environmental sustainability

Press review, our advice on Corriere della Sera

8 March 20240

Rome launches new sustainable Super Hotels

Luxury hotels increasingly sustainable. Just like many new buildings in the capital. Indeed, environmental sustainability in architecture is now the first of the requirements that investors and real estate companies are looking for. The proof also comes from three 5-star hotels that are about to open in Rome: the first is the Radisson Collection in via delle Botteghe Oscure, pure rationalist architecture, which will be inaugurated on March 28.

«We have now gone well beyond the deceptive stereotypes that wanted the “eco-sustainable” building to be aesthetically lacking, expensive and with slower construction times», say the two architects who in Italy, among the first, promoted a new approach to the design and construction of buildings pursuing the objective since the early years of activity of «OGB STUDIO», Laura Scrimieri and Riccardo Hopps. Their offices are in Rome and Milan, and they base their consulting philosophy on the themes of environmental sustainability and healthiness of the environments, as well as on standards recognized throughout the world, such as LEED, BREEAM and WELL.

Other significant projects in the capital such as the Corinthia and the Rosewood, both historic buildings that offer unique panoramic views, respectively of the Chamber of Deputies and Via Veneto. These join a series of prestigious restorations, including the Deloitte building and the Cassa Depositi e Prestiti offices. In parallel, innovative projects such as the “Green Island” and the transformation of the former Poligrafico dello Stato highlight a growing commitment to urban sustainability, with particular attention to achieving important environmental certifications such as LEED.

More info about the project:

Radisson Hotel Collection Ancient Rome

Read the full article here:

https://www.corriere.it/pianeta2030/24_marzo_07/roma-lancia-nuovi-super-hotel-sostenibili-cominciando-via-botteghe-oscure-62894464-db9a-11ee-96be-d6d12839d1dd.shtml

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Consulting, Green, Environmental sustainability

Greentopia our podcast on Radio Activa

9 January 20240

Greentopia

Environmental sustainability is not a fad, it is not a luxury. It is a necessity. For this reason it must constitute the irreplaceable starting point and the constant reference of every architectural project.

Through five episodes, it aims to give substance to this statement starting from the experience and commitment of OGB STUDIO, a leading consulting firm in the application of procedures, technologies and materials best suited to building and certifying buildings in compliance with concrete environmental strategies. Events, residences, retail, workplaces and construction sites are the topics we will deal with. Regular guest Laura Scrimieri, Co-Founder of OGB STUDIO, supported by experts for each specific sector. Five episodes to discover how we can concretely transform the world in which we live and work, building Green Buildings capable of harmonizing business needs with true sustainability.

Spazio Domal: the new LEED certified showroom

20 September 20230

The Domal exhibition space has obtained LEED Certification

When the priority objective is the sustainability of the places where people live, even a showroom can become green: the new Domal space in Milan has obtained the GOLD level of the LEED v4 ID+C certification. The prestigious goal, specific for interiors and retail spaces, was achieved after a long and delicate work of support and coordination of the entire certification procedure conducted by OGB STUDIO.

In particular, attention was paid to the choice of materials free of VOCs (volatile organic compounds), highly toxic elements for those who live in indoor environments, often present in furnishings and building materials. In the project, in fact, it was preferred to select natural materials and introduce green elements to re-establish direct contact with nature even in closed spaces.

Great attention has also been paid to the aspect of energy efficiency thanks to the activation of an Advanced Commissioning process useful for verifying and testing the functionality of all systems to guarantee maximum energy performance; the installation of high-efficiency ventilation filters and heat recovery will ensure a healthy indoor environment throughout the year.

Seminar: Digitalization and sustainability in public building heritage

1 December 20220

Digitalization and sustainability in public building heritage

The technical seminar of INAIL, the National Institute for Insurance against Accidents at Work, the Order of Architects, Planners, Landscapers and Conservationists of Rome and the Province and the Order of Engineers of the Province of Rome was held on November 30, 2022: Digitalization and sustainability in public building heritage. Sustainability criteria in the activities of contracting authorities, design and procurement.

In the challenge of the transition towards sustainability of contracting authorities, the seminar focuses on four aspects dedicated to sustainability criteria, from design to procurement:

The first, on the ecological transition and the paradigm shift for a green building, addressing the Life Cycle Assessment approach for design as a tool for evaluating sustainability and healthiness, to support decisions towards informed choices on quantitative data relating to the environmental impacts generated throughout the entire life cycle.

The second, relating to sustainability and environmental provisions in the procurement and purchasing phase, with a focus on Green Public Procurement (GPP) and Minimum Environmental Criteria (CAM), with particular reference to the PNRR and the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) principle.

The third, held by Richard Hopps dedicated to the Certification protocols, addressed as a tool to assist the designer in controlling quality, energy efficiency, sustainability in the design, construction and ex-post monitoring phases.

The fourth and last one is dedicated to the Best Practice of the SINFONIA project, funded by the European Union under the 7th Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development.

How much does nature impact work environments?

November 15, 20220

Nature is good for work environments. This is according to a new report conducted by researchers at WELL that highlights the real benefits of greater access to green spaces when going to work. In practical terms: greater concentration, faster recovery from moments of stress, reduced burnout, improved mood and health, and greater socialization.

The most common and well-tested theories about why nature benefits human health come from two key theories that argue that nature, through its ability to engage our attention in a “soft charm,” helps restore our ability to concentrate and recover more quickly from stress, reduce burnout, and improve our mood.

More recently, some research has further evaluated the benefits of the role that nature plays in increasing socialization, self-esteem, reducing stress, increasing learning and concentration skills as well as increasing physical activity.

In short, some points that you can find in the WELL report.

Stress, mood, concentration and socialization

The research found that access is open to green spaces, such as woods, gardens, urban parks, and the presence of indoor nature, such as plants and images of nature, can lead to a reduction in stress.

The effects of nature on mental fatigue and recovery are well documented in the literature.

Studies have shown that exposure to nature can lead to improved mood, including reduction of noise annoyance, a major problem in urban areas.

Task performance

Short-term memory was found to be better after watching some nature videos, or if there are “bucolic” settings in the workplace, or after a walk in the urban greenery. An improvement in task performance was observed after seeing the plants, after a nature retreat, with 72% of employees indicating that they felt more alert and productive in a building with numerous “bucolic” elements and gardens.

Socialization

The research results highlighted how common spaces, parks, rooftops in neighborhoods, increase social interaction. Not only do green spaces in general increase the sense of belonging to the neighborhood.

Creativity

After a 4-day nature retreat, students improved by performing above the 50% on a creative task.

In the WELL report below you can find further details on this study.

HERE https://naturesacred.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/E-WELL-update-1.pdf

Building, Green, Innovation

Tour with the architect at the Maximo Shopping Mall

November 10, 20210

Guided tours of #arelonsite. And we were invited to participate in the event. On 10 November, the visit to the Maximo Shopping Center took place, of which we followed the BREEAM certification, one of the most important internationally and the first in Italy for a mall.

The project born in the southern suburbs of Rome was guided directly by Arch. Fabrizio Capolei, designer and Art Director of 3C + t Capolei Cavalli Architetti Associati, follow by Elisabetta Mapelli - Parsec 6 SpA, technical office manager and executive / construction design coordinator and Anna Momesso of Spazio Futuro, Retail Commercial director.

Outside a space with its square that invites to be lived by the citizens (much larger than Piazza del Popolo), and become the center of cultural events, markets, meeting point for young people.

Inside, a place where light is the protagonist with deliberately double heights of the windows, galleries with ceilings with large windows, panels reminiscent of a starry sky, games of mirrors and a careful choice of materials such as external panels made of glass, mirrors and white marble that returns to reflect the light.

A 24-month commitment for LEED consultancy to the General Contractor in the executive design and construction phase. The building, home to a primary bank in Milan, has obtained the LEED GOLD level certification with the LEED v.4 BD + C: Core & Shell protocol.
An important result, a consolidated synergy with Ricci SpA , another step forward towards an increasingly sustainable future.

To know more about the whole project watch the video below:

LEED GOLD another certified building, another milestone achieved

November 13, 20200

Consulting, Building, Green, Public Health

Eco bonus and environmental sustainability in construction

25 October 20200

On November 10th, architect Laura Scrimieri will participate in the seminar on the topic ECO BONUS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY IN CONSTRUCTION organized by the Order of Engineers of the Province of Bologna and Xella Italia Srl
The aim of the event is to inform professionals about the potential of solutions with mineral construction systems and cellular concrete within the framework of the requirements of the Minimum Environmental Criteria for Building and the LEED certification systems. It will be an opportunity to talk about the mapping work of the Ytong and Multipor products that OGB STUDIO has developed with Xella Italia.
The event will take place in synchronous FAD mode on the GO TO WEBINAR platform.
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Consulting, Building, Green, Environmental sustainability

WELL Building Standard

15 September 20200

A settembre 2020 IWBI (International WELL Building Institute) ha lanciato l'ultima versione dello standard WELL Building Standard: WELL v2 (link: https://v2.wellcertified.com/wellv2/en/overview).
Il nuovo standard WELL v2 è frutto di due anni di sviluppi, applicazioni e revisioni, che hanno visto nascere il più innovativo protocollo di certificazione per edifici sostenibili.

La nuova versione parte dalla novità segnata da WELL v2.pilot, standard lanciato nel 2018 e testato in più di 3300 progetti in più di 54 paesi del mondo.

Il sistema di rating è stato perfezionato attraverso un rigoroso processo di revisione e affinamento, processo che ha previsto anche un momento per ospitare i commenti pubblici e le revisioni formali degli stakeholder, feedback e riscontri da leader ed esperti nei settori della salute pubblica, medicina, gestione e governo, l'ambito del business e di tutto il mondo legato all'ingegneria e architettura, edilizia e design.

Lo standard è stato revisionato anche da una apposita task force sul tema COVID-19, per ottenere uno
strumento in grado di rispondere alle drammatiche esigenze contemporanee.
WELL v2 affonda le sue radici nelle più e comprovate ricerche scientifiche, si sviluppa con cure avanzate soluzioni tecniche che garantisce la massima sicurezza alla salute e al benessere degli occupanti.

Siete curiosi di come certificare un edificio seguendo il nuovo standard WELL v2?
Il team di OGB STUDIO è a tua disposizione, contattaci per saperne di più!